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Jeff's Saturday Forecast
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -Saturday started off foggy with visibilities of less than 1/4 mile common across the region. By afternoon we should see a mix of sun and clouds with high temps in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. There is a slim shower chance but most will stay dry. Expect more sunshine Sunday with high temps in the mid 80s.
Warmer and humid end to the weekend
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Areas of patchy fog are possible overnight; otherwise, it will be clear and mild. Overnight lows will fall into the upper 50s and low 60s. Sunday will have summer-like temperatures as we break into the low 80s with most staying dry, though we can’t rule out a pop-up chance for areas east of I-71.
Hillcrest timeline: From Opportunity Farm to today
The land where Hillcrest's sprawling, 87-acre campus sits has been used to house troubled youth for more than a century. It closed last year after an investigation into alleged sexual abuse involving an employee. Now Hamilton County Juvenile Court administrators are working to reopen Hillcrest as the model treatment facility it once was.
Prominent restaurant group closes multiple Greater Cincinnati locations, reopening others
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Cincinnati-based restaurant group Taste of Belgium announced Friday that it is undergoing a consolidation effort. As some of its former locations reopen, others shutter for good. The company’s Liberty Township and Kenwood locations saw their final service on Mother’s Day. “(They) have been...
Local woman writes children’s book to help kids understand autism
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A local woman authored a book to help children understand autism through reading. Aniyah Jackson’s book, “Seeing the World Different: A Tale of Autism” is about a girl named Ari in a colorful town called Rainbowville who saw the world in a special way.
Shower, laundry services nearly double at Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky since last year
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, a low-barrier homeless shelter in Covington, reported on its social media pages that the number of adults using their on-site laundry and shower services has nearly doubled since last year. “Last year at this time (from July 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023), the...
Weather Impact Day: Steady rain, few storms expected Friday
CINCINNATI — Yes, rain is back. But, by the time we get to Saturday and Sunday the rain threat will be fading away. Rain is expected through the morning and into the middle of the afternoon. By the evening there will be more extended dry time, but a few...
Man found guilty in connection with 2021 rape case, court documents say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -A man is facing 16 and a half years in prison in connection with a rape case from 2021, according to Hamilton County court documents. Court documents say Spencer Beard, 34, appeared at the Hamilton County Courthouse on Friday, where the jury found him guilty of rape. Beard...
Cincinnati's Connected Communities passes hurdle, opponents say major changes needed
CINCINNATI (WKRC)- As rents continue to rise in Cincinnati, housing advocates may have just scored a major victory in the hopes of creating more affordable housing in the city. However, the Connected Communities proposal that passed the Cincinnati Planning Commission on Friday has plenty of opponents who said they'll continue...
Who's playing during the Taste of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Taste of Cincinnati isn't only about food. There's also a lot of entertainment. There are five stages throughout the event. “What goes better with fabulous cuisine than amazing entertainment as a start to summer? The performers providing the sounds to Taste of Cincinnati this year shouldn't be missed! They will help create a fun, community atmosphere for this regional event that celebrates everything that’s wonderful about the food and culture of Southwest Ohio. We encourage visitors to spend more than one day at the festival to experience as much as possible,” said Cincinnati Chamber Vice President of Events and Experiences Chelsea York.
New federal rule demands more staff in nursing homes, challenges industry
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Most nursing homes around the nation will have to add workers thanks to a new federal rule. The Biden Administration just announced minimum staffing ratios, something they're calling "a big step forward towards bolstering quality and care." A Local12 investigation found that hiring and paying people to...
Two UC track stars share Olympic dreams. overcoming past hurdles
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Two former University of Cincinnati women’s track and field teammates hope determination will bounce them back from past hurdles and earn them trips to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. Annette Echikunwoke, a former national champion in the hammer throw, and Loretta Blaut, a former All-American in...
Tropical storms, flooding possible Friday. But what about the rest of the weekend?
For the second weekend in a row, rain and storms will move through the Cincinnati region on Friday and Saturday, and dry weather will return on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, showers and storms will persist through the daytime on Friday and linger at night. Some isolated tropical storms will also be possible from time to time.
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